Pre-School,
Youth & Teen Programs and Specialty Camps
PRE-SCHOOL CAMPS
Curious Campers
Arts and crafts, games, storytime, special projects & outside play will be featured in this mini-camp designed for pre-schoolers. Fee includes a snack, drink, and special take-home projets everyday! will be provided. Please bring a swimsuit (for sprinkler play), towel, & sunscreen.Who: Children ages 4 (by 12/31/11) - entering K
Meets: Monday - Friday
Session 1: July 5 - 8 (The Wonders of Nature)
Session 2: July 11 - 15 (Pirates & Treasure 1
Session 3: July 18 - 22(Pirates and Treasure 2)
Session 4: July 25 - 29 (Life in the Pond)
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 pm
Fee: $52 for Session 1 / $65 each for sessions 2 - 4 (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Min. 7 Max. 20
Location: HK Old MS Room A-129
Instructor: Janet Mrozcka
Tiny Hawks Sports Camp
www.skyhawks.com
This camp helps children fine-tune their motor skills with athletics. It teaches the basic skills of the sport while fostering the natural thirst for discovery found at this age. Parents work with our coaching staff to teach these young children. Skyhawks staff is committed to creating a positive introduction to sports and are trained to handle the specific needs of these young athletes. Participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 8:1. Please bring water, sneakers, & wear sunscreen. Incudes a t-shirt and merit award.Who: Boys & girls ages 3 - 4 (a parent must stay on-site)
Meets: Tuesday - Friday
Dates: July 5 - 8
Time: 9:00 - 10:15 am
Fee: $59 (non-res. add $10)
Location: HK HS back field / tennis court
Coach: Skyhawks Staff
Jr. Dinosaur and More
Become a Paleontologist! Designed to give your child a hands-on experience while learning about dinosaurs. Students learn about becoming a paleontologist and how to dig for fossils by going on a fossil dig. Computer technology will be combined with games, arts and crafts.
Who: Boys and girls ages 4 - 7
Meets: Monday - Thursday
Dates: June 27 - 30
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am
Fee: $60 (non-residents add $10)
Location: HK HS Lower Media Center
Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff
Gymnastics Camp
Students will be introduced to basic floor tumbling as well as some apparatus use. Participants will work on front rolls, back rolls, cartwheels, handstands and bridges. Older campers will be introduced to round-offs, limbers and handsprings. Students will learn to walk front and back on the balance beam as well as hops, skips and little jumps; work on the low-rail bar and learn squats and straddles on the vault.Who: Boy and girls ages 3 - 10
Meets: Monday - Thursday
Dates: July 11 - 14
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 am (ages 3 - 5)
Fee: $75 (non-res. add $10)
Location: HK HS Auxillary Gym
Coach: Maureen Aresco, Caffery's Dance School
PRE-SCHOOL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
Karate Kids
Children will have the opportunity to meet friends and build self-esteem while learning the meaning of self-respect, respect for others, self-discipline, concentration, and self-control. Students will be introduced to Washin-Ryu Karate-Do, a unique form of traditional Japanese Karate.
Who: Boys & girls ages 6 - 12
Meets: Mondays & Wednesdays
Dates: June 27 - August 15 (No 7/4)
Time: 3:30 - 4:45 pm
Fees: $77 (2x a week) / $39 (1x a week) non-res. add $10 each session
Location: HK HS Fieldhouse
Instructor: Mike Moan, 7th Degree Black Belt / Mrs Wheeler, 2nd Degree Brown Belt (Assistant)
Curious Creatures
Children will learn and get to see a variety of exotic animals such as a tarantula, scorpion, tree frog, baby alligator, chinchilla, and a hedgehog. There will also be a variety of lizards including a dragon, iguana, skink and gecko as well as a variety of snakes including a python and a boa constrictor. The presentation is hands-on, interactive, educational and entertaining.
Who: Boys and girls ages 3 - 7
Date: Thursday, July 21
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am
Fee: $15 each / $5 discount for siblings (non-residents add $5)
Limit: Min. 8 Max. 30
Location: HK HS Cafeteria
Instructor: Curious Creature Staff
UK Summer Soccer Fun
Participate in fun games to learn basic skills, become familiar with the rules of the game, & play small-sided scrimmages. Please bring ball, water bottle, & shinguards.Who: Boys & girls ages 5 - 7
Meets: Tuesdays at Sheldon Small Upper Field or Thursdays at the HK HS Multi-Use Field
Session 1: Tuesdays, July 5 - August 2 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Session 2: Tuesdays, July 5 - August 2 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Session 3: Thursdays, July 7 - August 4 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Session 4: Thursdays, July 7 - August 4 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Fee: $55 each session (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Max. 12 each session
Coach: UK International Soccer Coaching Staff
YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS
Horseback Riding
This horseback riding class will cover grooming, saddling, riding, safety skills, as well as fun games. Lessons are geared for the novice rider, but students with experience are welcome too. All equipment will be provided. English saddles will be used. The facility is lighted. For the camp, a snack will be provided. Visit www.dreammeadowfarmllc.com.Who: Ages 6 & up
Limit: Max. 4 (evening) / 6 (camp)
Location: Dream Meadow Farm, 412 Candlewood Hill
Instructor: Tracy DeGennaro Higganum
Evening Classes (5:30 - 7:00 pm):
Session 1: Mondays, June 27 - July 25 (No 7/4)
Session 2: Tuesdays, June 28 - July 19
Session 3: Mondays, August 1 - 22
Session 4: Tuesdays, August 2 - 23
Fee: $135 each session (non-res. add $10)
Camp (Monday - Thursday, 9:00 - 12:00 pm):
Session 5: July 25 - 28
Fee: $215 (non-res. add $10)* There are still spots available in the spring sessions that start the first week in May. Call for more info.!
Babysitter's Training Program
Learn how to become a safe and responsible babysitter! Basic Child Care, First Aid, and injury prevention as well as other important topics to prepare young adults for babysitting will be discussed. An excellent opportunity to help build self-confidence as well as job leadership and decision-making skills. Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to add their names to the HK Rec. Dept.’s Babysitting Referral List. Fee includes a Red Cross Babysitting Manual & certificate.Who: Students ages 11 - 15
Session 1: Monday, July 11 from 9:00 - 3:00 pm (one-day certification, please bring lunch)
Session 2: Monday, August 1 and Tuesday, August 2 from 5:45 - 8:45 pm
Fee: $70 each session (non-residents add $10)
Location: HK HS Lower Media Center
Instructor: Terri Benoit, American Red CrossFor more info. on Child Safety and Home Alone Tips, please check out this website: www.McGruff.org
Archery
Archery teaches patience, concentration, attention to detail while allowing room for individual advancement. Being an individual sport, children will have fun while learning the fundamentals of the sport at their own pace. Students will enjoy shooting bows while learning history and the proper terminology of the sport. Classes are taught with a strong emphasis on safety and proper shooting technique. There will be a "Scoring Day" where students may choose to keep score as an assessment of their progress from the session. Individual equipment such as bows, arrows, and armguards are provided.
Who: Ages 8 - 17
Meets: Wednesdays
Dates: July 6 - August 3
Time: a) 6:00 - 7:00 pm (Beginner)
b) 7:00 - 8:00 pm (Intermediate/Advanced)
Fee: $60 (non-residents add $10)
Location: HK Old MS Soccer Field (Rain Location: HK High School Cafeteria)
Instructor: William Hall, U.S. Regional Champion
Crossroads Driving School
Required by State Law! Parent/Student Orientation: All parents of students who are under the age of 18 and student drivers must attend orientation on July 11th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the HK HS Seminar Room or August 8th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the HK HS Lower Media Center. Students will not receive a certificate unless they, as well as at least one parent, attend.
Students must attend all classes - if you miss a morning class, then attend the evening instead.
Who: Students ages 16 & up (must obtain a driver's permit before the end of class)
Meets: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Location: HK HS Room C-220 or C-111
Instructor: Diane Stanley, Nancy McGee
OPTION 1 (Full Course) - includes 30 hours of classroom which includes the safe driving, drug and alcohol program, plus 8 hours of behind-the-wheel. Most insurance companies offer a discount if you take this full course. Driving sessions will be scheduled by the instructor. Dates listed are classroom only. Driving sessions will be scheduled separately.
OPTION 2 (Classroom - No Driving) - includes 30 hours of classroom which includes the safe driving, drug and alcohol program. No behind-the-wheel.
Dates: July 12 - August 3 (plus 7/11 Orientation)
Session 1: 8:30 - 11:00 am (10:30 am on 7/12, 7/13, 7/14, 8/4)
Session 2: 6:00 - 8:30 pm (8:00 pm on 7/12, 7/13, 7/14, 8/4)
Fees: $475 Option 1 / $250 Option 2 (non-residents add $10)
OPTION 3 (Safe Driving/Drug & Alcohol Program) - this 8-hr course fulfills the mandatory requirement of the State of CT for license applicants who choose a Home Training Program. Required for all drivers, including those over 18.
Dates: July 12, 13, 14 (plus 7/11 Orientation)
Session 3: 8:30 - 10:30 am
Session 4: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Session 5: August 8, 9, 10, & 11 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the HK HS Lower Media Center
Fee: $125 each session
NEW! Teen Travel Camp
Sign-up with your friends for a fun-filled week. Participate in a challenge course and team building day of fun at Winding Trails, have a fun day of water adventure at Brownstone Quarry, enjoy a day at Lake Compounce and end with a relaxing day at Ocean Beach. Bus trips will be shared with Portland and East Haddam. Drop-off and pick-up points will be at the HK High School in front of the pool. Please register at least 2 weeks in advance.Who: Boys and girls entering grades 9 & up
Meets: Monday - Thursday (rain-date Friday)
Dates: July 18 - 21
Time: 9:00 - 4:00 pm (may vary)
Fee: $170 (includes admissions and busing) (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Min. 10 Max. 15
Kid's Entertainment Extravaganza
The HK Recreation Department has booked some funtastic shows. Children enrolled in our summer camp that week will be attending the show free of charge. All shows are at the HK HS Auditorium and are $2 per person.
World Class BMX Show
Wednesday July 13 1:00 - 2:30 pm
HK HS Fieldhouse
Meet 2 World Class BMX athletes! Kevin & Chris will bring their bikes and wow the audience with incredible bike stunts along with a speaking presentation to deal with today's difficult issues such as Bullying, Cyber bullying, Conflict Resolution, Character Building, & Perseverance. Kevin Robinson is an 8 time X-Games medalist, including 4 Gold medals. Chris Poulos is a world champion BMX Flatland champion.
Vic and Stics - Recycling Band
Wednesday, July 20 1:00 - 1:45 pm
HK HS Auditorium
Vic and Sticks promotes a message of kindness while sharing that "everyone can make a difference" through respect for one-self, for others, respect for this planet and how recycling helps the world around us. A fun music show with lots of participation.
Tom O'Brien's Comedy Magic Show
Wednesday, August 3 1:00 - 1:45 pm
HK HS Auditorium
Tom O'Brien brings the combination of magic, comedy, and audience participation that is guaranteed to bring an unforgettable performance. Tom brings fun and excitement from start to finish.
SPECIALTY CAMPS
Video Game or Bust
Design, create and edit your own two-dimensional arcade-style video game: design the action, create the characters, and edit the objectives and outcomes. Take home a copy with your game on it so that you can challenge your friends and family. Please bring a snack.
Who: Boys and girls ages 5 - 12
Meets: Monday - Thursday
Dates: June 27 - 30
Time: 11:00 - 1:00 pmFee: $110 (non-res. add $10)
Location: HK HS Lower Media Center
Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff
Mad Science - NASA
This stellar program is your ticket to the stars! Watch star dust burn, and journey through a soapy galaxy as you investigate the life cycle of stars! Use your bead dipper to create a 3 -dimensional glow-in the dark constellation. Investigate the four forces of flight, and explore the science involved in rocket construction as you build your own Rocket to take home.
Who: Boys and girls ages 5 - 12
Meets: Tuesday - Friday
Dates: July 5 - 8
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 pm
Fee: $124 (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Min. 8 Max. 25
Location: HK HS Lower Media Center
Instructor: Mad Science of SE CT staff
Performing Arts Camp: Acting, Singing, Dancing
This is an intensive, fun, highly charged program for the young drama, dance & singing enthusiasts. Some of the topics/activities include musical theater dance routines, theater games, acting terminology, improvisational exercises, concentration exercises, voice and speech, sense memory subtext, stage skills and script work. For the more experienced performers, there will be more challenging, new and exciting activities. The program concludes with a performance on the last day!Who: Boys and girls ages 6 - 14
Meets: Monday - Friday
Dates: July 11 - 15
Time: 9:00 - 2:30 pm
Fee: $200 (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 15
Location: HK HS Auditorium
Instructor: Performing Arts Instructors
Make Your Own Comic Book
Write and design your own comic book tales about princesses, goblins, genies and princes. Create your own characters (even scary looking monsters!) for your comic book scenes. Animate your story and see it come to life in a special comic book presentation. Please bring a snack.
Who: Boys and girls ages 6 - 12
Meets: Monday - Thursday
Dates: July 11 - 14
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Fee: $110 (non-res. add $10)
Location: HK HS Lower Media Center
Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff
Play-Well LEGOTM Engineering
I: Pre-Engineering (ages 5-6) - usng LEGOS TM, kids will create, play, and learn. Build a town, city, or star base with houses, buildings, pyramids, bridges, tunnels, towers, and more. Build motorized cars, trains, buses and trucks; race them, crash them, repair them. Explore the many possibilities of LEGOTM building systems while learning useful construction techniques.
II: Engineering FUNdamentals (ages 7-9) - using LEGOTM kids will explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering and architecture while playing with your favorite creations. Learn how to design and build motorized machines, catapults, demolition derby cars, trucks and suspension bridges, buildings and other constructions. Each session will include directed projects with instruction, performance-oriented projects with guidance, and free-building time to construct that "really great project" with huge quantities of LEGOSTM. This is a fun, challenging, hands-on, and minds-on camp suitable for LEGOTM novices to "maniacs." Returning students will work on new projects and challenges.
Meets: Monday - Friday
Session 1: July 18 - 22, 9:00 - 12:00 pm (ages 5 - 6)
Session 2: July 18 - 22, 1:00 - 4:00 pm (ages 7 - 9)
Session 3: August 8 - 12, 9:00 - 12:00 pm (ages 5 - 6)
Session 4: August 8 - 12, 1:00 - 4:00 pm (ages 7 - 9)
Fee: $135 each session (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Min. 8 Max. 25
Location: HK HS Lower Media Center
Instructor: Play-Well Staff
Mad Science - Red Hot Robots
Build your own Robot and explore the fascinating world of Robots and machines in this exciting week. Students will cnstruct their own robot, learn about simple machines and how they like robots are used to make our lives easier. Robots and manuals go home on the final day of the program.
Who: Boys and girls ages 5 - 12
Meets: Monday - Friday
Dates: July 25 - 29
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 pm
Fee: $160 (includes robot) (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Min. 8 Max. 25
Location: HK HS Lower Media Center
Instructor: Mad Science of SE CT staff
Horseback Riding
This horseback riding class will cover grooming, saddling, riding, safety skills, as well as fun games. Lessons are geared for the novice rider, but students with experience are welcome too. All equipment will be provided. English saddles will be used. The facility is lighted. For the camp, a snack will be provided. Visit www.dreammeadowfarmllc.com.Who: Ages 6 & up
Meets: Monday - Thursday
Dates: July 25 - 28
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 pm
Fee: $215 (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Max. 6
Location: Dream Meadow Farm, 412 Candlewood Hill
Instructor: Tracy DeGennaro Higganum
* There are still spots available in the spring sessions that start the first week in May. Call for more info.!
Choral Camp
This fun program will teach kids about singing and give them an opportunity to perform in a recital. The group lesson format is perfect for those who are looking to improve their vocal skills and technique, but not feel the pressure of being one-on-one with an instructor. Camp will consist of warm-up exercises, how to sing properly, theory, as well as teaching the concept of rhythm, melody, structure of song, and how to develop healthy singing. Students will work together on a variety of popular songs from various musical genres. By singing in four-part harmony, students will develop aural skills. Video clips will also be used to enhance knowledge. There will be a recital at the end of the camp. Please bring a snack or lunch. Visit www.fischermusiccompany.com.
Who: Boys and girls entering gr. 3 - 8
Meets: Monday - Friday
Dates: August 1 - 5
Session 1: 9:00 - 10:30 am (gr. 3 - 5)
Session 2: 10:45 - 2:00 pm (gr. 6 - 8)
Fees: $75 (gr. 3-5) / $125 (gr. 6-8) (non-res. add $10)
Limit: Min. 8 Max. 25
Location: HK HS Lower Media Center
Instructor: Fischer Music Company Staff
Lights, Camera 101 - Atlantis
Using your own imagination, creativity, special digital movie making cameras, software and Atlantis™ Lego sets, you will create your very own Atlantis™ movie! You will become part of a team of writers, photographers, directors and producers and create your own story and script, build various Atlantis™ Lego® scenes and film your own movie. Please bring a snack.
Who: Boys and girls ages 6 - 12
Meets: Monday - Thursday
Dates: August 1 - 4
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Fee: $110 (non-res. add $10)
Location: HK HS Lower Media Center
Instructor: CT Computer Education